07/24/2025
Healthy Desert Healthy You | Jase Nagaia | Inclusive Low-Impact Fitness Builds Community & Confidence
In this uplifting episode of Healthy Desert Healthy You, Will Dean speaks with Jase Nagaia, the founder and instructor of Endeavor with Jase, a free, low-impact fitness class based in Palm Springs. Jase shares how his class was born from a desire to create an inclusive, welcoming, and diverse space for people of all fitness levels, backgrounds, and ages. From college students to nonagenarians, participants find a sense of belonging and empowerment in his energetic, accessible workouts. Jase opens up about his own wellness journey, the importance of representation in fitness spaces, and how his class combines community, cardio, and compassion. More than just exercise, Endeavor with Jase offers a deeper reminder to be present, kind, and grateful. Tune in to discover how fitness can be joyful, affirming, and for everyone. This episode is a must-listen for those seeking motivation to move and connect.
Takeaways:
· Low-impact aerobics can be both accessible and effective for all ages.
· Endeavor with Jase prioritizes community, inclusivity, and diversity.
· Jase began teaching fitness during the pandemic and built a loyal following.
· Participants range in age from their 20s to their 90s, proving movement is ageless.
· Classes offer cardio and conditioning without harsh physical stress.
· Jase’s authentic teaching style includes realism about life, indulgence, and grief.
· The class’s closing gratitude message supports mental and emotional well-being.
· Free sessions take place three mornings a week in Palm Springs.
Link to listen: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5e306b04-1d74-499f-aad7-47bffeccd9d3/
